MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight front brake imbalance under light braking
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
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RZ 9697 is a 1956 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1956 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 10,812 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RZ 9697, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 70 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RZ 9697 registered?
RZ 9697 is a 1956 Austin Healey, first registered on 22 November 1956.
Is RZ 9697 safe to buy?
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